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SIMOCRANE CMS Crane Management System
SIMOCRANE CMS Lean and CMS Basic
Standard package
Error messages and advanced diagnostics
In the event of a fault, the error message system helps with trou-
bleshooting and fault rectification. These complex functions sup-
port maintenance technicians with their work and help to reduce
downtime.Detailed error lists present the course of the fault chro-
nologically. Many filtering and sorting functions increase clarity.
Comprehensive message system
Example of screen for maintenance instruction function Chronological
message bar – message instructions
When an error message is selected, further sources of informa-
tion can be accessed, such as:
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Maintenance instructions and notes
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Circuit diagrams Manuals, operating manuals, data sheets
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Screens, drawings Failure diagnosis
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Jump to different Microsoft programs, as Excel, PPT, World,
etc.
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Jump to videos related to the message content
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Direct navigation and jump to the PLC program and block
functions related to the fault message content
Jump functions to different CMS program content – in this example jump
to manuals
Jump functions to different CMS program content – in this example jump
to S7 program block functions
Apart from the chronological message list, there are also statis-
tical views that provide information on the frequency and dura-
tion of faults (hit list).
These make it easy to identify weak points and to obtain informa-
tion about downtimes.
Example of statistical analysis (hit list) for messages
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